4.28.2010

Body Shop Date Night & Roleplay

Ladies, start your engines!!

This is an idea that your guy just might love. The hubs and I created this idea from scratchand both agree that there are just a few small things that take it from mediocre to great (or "freakin' awesome" as my husband so delicately put it).

Obviously this is a roleplay idea and is intended to be sexy. But, for obvious reasons, I've tried to keep the suggestiveness to a minimum for this post. However, when it comes time for you to use this idea, you're gonna need to rev it up a little bit. Luckily, there are about a MILLION connotations/twists you can put on vehicle maintenance terminology. (google 'vehicle maintenance services' if you need ideas based off actual services). You'll find out why you need to do this in a bit..

Here's how it all goes down:

Stick a little "maintenance notice" in his car as early as you'd like prior to this date night. (could be the same day or a few days prior).

In preparation for the date,

- Wear some jean or khaki overalls...or anything that looks "auto shop technician-y"- smudge some grease (mascara works great) on your cheek- wear your hair up in a loose raggy ponytail (if applicable)- brush up on your "car talk" and just spout stuff off like you know what you're talking about (this is useful during the "inspection" portion of the night)- Gather some Gadgets: clipboard, tire pressure gauge, flashlight, a shop rag, (anything that could be useful during your "inspection")- Put up some door plaques on your bathroom/bedroom doors. You may have tochange the inspection garage and maintenance shop mid-date if you're using your bedroom as both of these).

When it comes time for the date, welcome your customer to your Body Shop and invite him to "drive his vehicle into the inspection garage". You'll then explain that you, an experienced technician, will do a comprehensive inspection to identify any problems with his vehicle.

This is where you get creative. Use your gadgets (examples above) to measure, inspect, and do whatever the heck you want to do. You can make him stand a certain way, make him flex his muscles for you to measure, etc etc. (sounds corny, but seriously...this can be hilariously fun). Take notes on your clipboard during the inspection, without letting him see.

Then, when the inspection phase is through, prepare your invoice. This is where you want to write the "good stuff" using sexy connotations of auto shop lingo. (My example is boring, so don't copy it!!) Get creative!

Then give him the invoice and have him sign and date the bottom. (Put this in a secret scrapbook...you'll laugh about it years from now!)

The rest doesn't require much help from me.

Maintenance Shop comes next... (have him leave and re-enter if you need just for the effect) and then do your thing. After, the Car Wash (showering or bathing together...) is the perfect conclusion!

Oh, and, lastly...these might come in handy:

Download HERE(zipped file must be extracted before use)*download fixed*

Remember, if you download, I think it's safe to say that you owe me a comment! :)

this is a keeper. Question: do you know what I could have done wrong? I downloaded from your link and that worked fine except it was your examples instead of the blank ones. I don't actually want him looking forward to Sara instead of Laura :) Of course I can white it out or something. Thanks for this post!Laura

What a fun idea! I'm using your Romance Calendar, too. We're just so busy that it's nice to schedule some small ways for us to share the love throughout the week. Thanks for the great ideas and inspiration! I appreciate it.

Can I just say, that I LOVE you! You are so adorably cute. I love your ideas. I haven't actually used any yet (I'm pretty new to your blog), but I love doing little things like this and will definitely use some of your ideas. :) Thanks! Love it!

Awesome! I've been reading your blog and loving the ideas for awhile, but have been too chicken to try any out. I'm still a newlywed, so a lot of this stuff makes me feel a little silly and worried that my husband will think it's dumb. I really don't think he will, though; in fact, I think he'd really love it. I've downloaded and I think I'll try to be brave this weekend. :)

lol...so Ive totally been planning on doing this since you posted it (my hubby is OBSESSED with cars so this would be extra funny!) :) ...but Im having troubles thinking of some awesome 'auto lingo connotations'!! I only have a couple so far! lol... you guys should email me some ideas! *wink*rockstar_72x {at} hotmail {dot} com

Wow my hubby will be so excited thanks! I'm a mom of two boys and I'm trying to get pregnant again and I was wondering if you could come up with some ideas for romance when you have kids? I need to search your blog more to see if you already have some but thank you!

Cher, I have had a BLAST going through your date night ideas! I have downloaded a few things, and I am super excited about the body shop night(tomorrow!)! And, the Booty Call night- I ordered the outfit on Amazon today! Can't wait to see how it looks and his face when he sees whats happening! Thanks SO much for helping me throw some spice into our love life! Please know that I sincerely appreciate all the time and energy you put into this blog and sharing your amazing ideas! Thanks!

I had never done anything like before... so I was sort of nervous to try it... and Wow! It definitely was a hit!! For me and the Hubs! I don't have any neighbors close, so I actually put down all the seats flat in my van and had the "inspection" there. It was a lot of fun! Thanks so much for everything you do on this site! I'm sure it's added so much to so many marriages! :)

Can't wait to try this! I think I'll also make a certificate for "Free Emergency Roadside Assistance", available 24/7, guaranteeing he will be "repaired and back in operation with little delay" and "No minimum service required!!)Thanks for this great date idea! You are amazing!

Thank you for this idea! I used it for V-Day and my husband loved it! I changed some things around, however, to make it work better for the time of day. He came home from work and I had the "body shop" all ready. But I was already showered and had my v-day lingerie on underneath grubby coveralls. Since he just came home from work I had him take the car wash after initial inspection. :) Home-made dinner was his fuel-up. Then began maintenance. Thanks, again!

So enjoying your blog, all the way down in sunny South Africa. had tons of fun adapting some of your ideas to Jozi. Love the Body Shop idea, wondering how to implement with 2 teenagers in the house .........

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